Avant Chamber Ballet is bringing the Nutcracker: Short & Suite, with live music, back to Southlake at White's Chapel UMC (185 S. Whites Chapel Blvd.) on November 17 at 7:30 p.m.

The production is a family-friendly shortened version of the holiday classic with the professional dancers of ACB and choreography by Paul Mejia.

“We are happy to return to Southlake and present our biggest production yet for Nutcracker: Short & Suite” says ACB artistic director Katie Puder. "This is a family tradition for so many to start the holidays and we are so excited to return!”

The performance is presented by Apex Arts League who brings major arts groups such as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Fort Worth Symphony to the city of Southlake.

Tickets are available online at www.apexartsleague.com or at the door. Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and Apex members, and $10 for children.